Tag: Owen Sound
‘We have no safety without allies’ Pride member says at flag raising
Before the Progressive Pride flag was raised beside city hall Wednesday morning, Rachel Paterson reminded everyone that the two-spirit and LGBTQQIAP+ community need allies to live in safety as themselves. Paterson shared remarks with a few dozen people who attended the annual flag raising, the kick-off to Pride Month, which some communities in Grey-Bruce will […]
Former head of Toronto Summer Music Festival named SweetWater’s new general manager
The former executive director of the Toronto Summer Music Festival is taking over as general manager of the SweetWater Music Festival. SweetWater’s board of directors announced in a media release they’ve appointed Natasha Bood to replace outgoing general manager Paul Eichorn, effective June 6. Eichorn notified the board of his intentions to pursue a new […]
BRIEFS: Holy Trinity takes OFSAA crown in Owen Sound
Holy Trinity takes OFSAA crown in Owen Sound Courtice’s Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School topped St. Catharine’s Governor Simcoe Secondary School 11-9 Tuesday afternoon at the Kiwanis Soccer Complex in Owen Sound to win gold at the OFSAA A/AA boys’ field lacrosse festival. Holy Trinity beat Holy Cross 12-10 earlier in the day to earn […]
City council roundup: subdivision extension, fees rising, jail sold
Owen Sound council granted a developer’s request for a three-year extension to its draft plan approval for the first phase of the Redhawk subdivision across from the hospital. The Redhawk subdivision is to be built on the south side of 8th Street East, between 16th Avenue East and the future 20th Avenue East extension. The […]
Owen Sound asks province to study councillor recall for misogeny, hate
Owen Sound council endorsed a motion brought by Coun. John Tamming which calls for the provincial government to study the merits of allowing for the recall of municipal councillors. The motion said such a remedy would be available “under carefully prescribed circumstances, including displays of hatred, misogyny and all forms of discrimination.” City council also […]